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Structural Mechanics

Cloud-based engineering platform for structural mechanics simulation

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Structural Analysis in the Cloud

SimScale offers cloud-native structural analysis software that seamlessly integrates design, simulation, and analysis, all within your web browser. It empowers structural engineers and product designers to conduct comprehensive structural analysis early in the design process, making advanced simulations both technically and economically feasible for organizations of all sizes.

With SimScale, there’s no need for specialized hardware. The platform offers scalability, ease of use, and cost-efficiency whether you’re an individual user or part of a large engineering team. Access real-time support and collaborative tools to streamline your workflow and ensure project success.

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SimScale & Hexagon: Transforming Nonlinear Structural Analysis

Engineers can now access Hexagon’s industry-leading Marc™ nonlinear finite element solver directly through SimScale’s cloud-native platform, offering advanced nonlinear analysis without requiring expensive hardware or IT support.

Key Benefits

  • Powerful Capabilities: Simulate large deformations, complex contact, and material nonlinearities with precision.
  • Cloud-Based Simplicity: No installations, no IT overhead; just browser-based access to advanced simulation, anywhere, anytime.
  • Enhanced Collaboration: Break silos between design and analysis teams for faster, more informed decisions.

Join the Early Access Program

Gain early access to the combined power of SimScale and Hexagon’s Marc™ solver to see how cloud-native nonlinear analysis enhances your structural simulation workflows.

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Comprehensive Structural Analysis Capabilities

Integrated Design and Detailing

SimScale offers robust tools that integrate seamlessly with design and detailing workflows:

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Static Analysis

Compute static stresses and deformations of parts and assemblies with the help of powerful hybrid meshing and automated connections, all powered by large-scale, parallel computation. Take a step forward in the world of nonlinear statics by incorporating features like nonlinear contacts, and material models, and handling large deformations in your simulation setup.

Transient Dynamic Analysis

Perform simulations of dynamic events where inertia plays a key role, such as how objects respond to shock loads or drops. Take advantage of SimScale’s parallel computation and unlimited result storage for these demanding simulations.

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Optimize system dynamics with Modal and Harmonic Analysis.

Modal (Frequency) & Vibration Analysis

Identify the natural frequencies of your system with modal analysis—a method that helps understand the risk of resonance during operation. This approach provides insights into potential challenges and allows you to optimize the dynamic characteristics of your products, for example, maximizing the lowest eigenfrequencies to ensure that they fall outside of operational frequency ranges. Enhance vibration assessment with harmonic analysis and simulate real-world response to assess peak accelerations, stresses, and deformation in varying conditions.

Thermomechanical Analysis

Include thermal effects in your structural assessments using coupled thermomechanical analysis. This analysis allows you to calculate how your product responds to sudden temperature changes, considering temperature-dependent material properties. You also have the flexibility to incorporate nonlinear and dynamic structural behavior into the assessment for a more comprehensive understanding.

Thermal-Structural Analysis

Customer Success

ITW Accelerates the Development of Fastening Components

ITW, a global design & engineering firm, uses nonlinear static simulation and analysis to accelerate the development of plastic automotive fastening components. With SimScale, they reduced 10% of their R&D costs and 85% of insertion force.

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Why SimScale for Structural Analysis?

Validated FEA Solver

SimScale leverages Code_Aster, an extensively validated open-source Finite Element Analysis (FEA) solver developed by EDF. This solver delivers:

  • Accurate results for nonlinear, vibration, and dynamic analysis
  • Performance for complex simulations made accessible through SimScale’s cloud computing power

Seamless Integration & Workflow Efficiency

  • API Integration: Connect SimScale with other engineering tools for a streamlined workflow.
  • Remote Access: Stay updated with real-time simulation results anytime, anywhere.
  • Collaboration Tools: Work concurrently with your team, track changes, and ensure version control.
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Choosing the Right Structural Analysis Software

Selecting the right structural analysis software is critical for ensuring accurate, efficient, and compliant designs. Here are key criteria to consider when evaluating your options:

  • Precision and Accuracy:
    • Ensure the software uses advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) solvers for high-precision simulations.
    • SimScale’s use of Code_Aster guarantees accurate results for static, dynamic, and nonlinear analyses, minimizing errors that can impact design safety and efficiency.
  • Design Code Compliance:
    • Your software should support compliance with international standards (e.g., AISC, EN, NDS).
    • SimScale integrates code-compliant analysis to help structural engineers meet regulatory requirements seamlessly.
  • Comprehensive Material Libraries:
    • Extensive material libraries enable engineers to select the most appropriate materials for their designs.
    • SimScale supports a wide range of material models, including temperature-dependent and nonlinear materials.
  • Integration with Existing Workflows:
    • Opt for software that integrates smoothly with BIM tools, APIs, and other engineering platforms.
    • SimScale offers cloud-based integration, APIs, and real-time collaboration tools, enhancing efficiency across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Scalability and Accessibility:
    • Choose software that supports scalable simulations without hardware limitations.
    • As a cloud-native platform, SimScale provides virtually unlimited computational power and accessibility directly from your web browser.
  • Visualization and 3D Modeling:
    • Effective visualization aids in understanding structural behavior and improving design accuracy.
    • SimScale’s 3D modeling and visualization tools help identify stresses, deformations, and potential design improvements.
  • Support and Learning Resources:
    • Look for platforms that provide robust customer support, tutorials, and community forums.
    • SimScale offers real-time support, detailed documentation, and a vibrant community to help you maximize the software’s potential.

By evaluating these criteria, structural engineers have confidently selected SimScale as the comprehensive, cloud-based structural analysis and simulation software that meets modern engineering demands.

Validation Cases

Access step-by-step tutorials and guides to maximize the potential of SimScale in your workflow and connect with support engineers via chat to get the most out of our structural analysis and design.

Datasheet

Structural and Thermal Simulation

Download our datasheet and learn how engineers designing and testing mechanical components and devices can leverage powerful features in SimScale to solve realistic structural mechanics problems dealing with static, dynamic, and thermal loading conditions.

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Experience industry-standard structural analysis software directly in your web browser. From static and dynamic analysis to thermomechanics, SimScale provides intuitive workflows and real-time support to drive your designs with accurate simulation insights.